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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 13V475000

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

Published October 23, 2013 · Recall initiated: October 17, 2013

What's the hazard

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Focus Electric vehicles and 2013 C-Max vehicles equipped with the Intelligent Access Push Button Start System. In the affected vehicles, there is no audible chime when the vehicle is operational and the driver's door is opened. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the door chime, free of charge. The recall began on October 30, 2013. Owners may contact the Ford customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall number is 13C07.

Recall details

Brand
FORD
Model
C-MAX
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Lot
2013 FORD C-MAX
Risk classification
V
Country
US
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